Hi team!
was hoping to pick your brains on a future deisel conversion i couldnt find much in the forum search anyway what i see so far is there is a 2.2 L turbo deisel that hyundai make and kia makes a few models with deisel too a 2.9 i think? my question is really what options are there and which would be the best engine and whats involved besides the actual swap??
thanks for your time guys hope you can help!

VW Jetta, Passat TDI, Just a thought!

Dennis

I was thinking keep it kia as its going to be a btch anyway! so i know basic fuel system, ecm and transmission needs changing but anyone got any idea's on what else and how much? any help would be much appriciated even just some pointing in the right direction! cheers guys

2012 KIA SPORTAGE SL MY12 PLATINUM seems like an alternative?

I know you want to stay Kia.
But to add to what Dennis said.
I've seen a few threads both here and on Suzuki forums about similarities between Sportage and Sidekick transmissions.
Now, I've not personally ever had a chance to really look into it (Though I do think a TDI under the hood would be just the ticket). But it seems to be a common view that there are some shared parts.

Anyway to the point.

A company local to me does VW TDI conversions on Suzuki 4x4s and I'm sure there must be one on your side of the world that does too.
So if there is any truth to the Sidekick/Sportage transmission thing....
Might be worth a look?

A link to the company near me.
http://www.acmeadapters.com/approach.php

A link to one thread I've found on the trans similarities. Seems it's only the autos though.
http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,65730.0.html?PHPSESSID=48f862d6348538377635d416e6ccbf7f
(Seems that whole link to the Suzuki site is not linking up. Might have to copy paste into the browser to go right to the thread... )

Like I said it might not all match up in reality, But might be an option to look at.
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According to every resource I've found, the Sidekick/Tracker does use an A44de, like the sportage, but I think there's a difference in the TQ converter. There may also be a difference in the starter location...

That seems like it could be very true.

Sportage: So close to other rigs that have decent aftermarket support, yet so far.
Kia did a good job of using the proven parts/designs of others but changing them just enough to make our modding more interesting.

thanks guys now we are getting somewhere!
I have called my local kia dealer and rekons he can get dimesions for the 2012 KIA SPORTAGE SL MY13 PLATINUM so between ur research and mine lets hope it can come togethere!
I really appreciate all ur help peoples!
Ps the new deisel sporty motor has a 6 speed trans might be fun!

Uhh, IDK if you know this, but it is front wheel drive...

Without a huge amount of work, it won't work...

true i guess we gotta stik with 4wd diesel engines another point for the 2012 kia sportage just waiting on what bloody engine it is and sizes any one know?